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Eleegoo Neptune 4 Pro, our top-rated 3D printer, is now $240 at Newegg
When we reviewed the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro, we gave it 4.5 stars and the coveted Editor's Choice, and for good reason. This direct drive FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer boasts linear rods, synchronized dual Z-axis threaded rods and a Klipper-based firmware. Now with $122 off the price, this $240 3D printer is fast, cheap and produces great quality prints.
The price of great-looking 3D prints just got cheaper. You won't be hanging around either, as the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro both prints in great quality, and fast!
Specifications of Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
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Machine Footprint
18.70 x 17.52 x 20.28 inches (475mm x 445mm x 515mm)
Build Volume
8.85 x 8.85 x 10.43 inches (225mm x 225mm x 265mm)
Material
1.75mm PLA, PLA+, TPU, PETG, Nylon, ABS
Power Supply
310W
Bed Leveling
121-Point Automatic Mesh Leveling
Nozzle
.4mm
Max. Nozzle Temperature
300°C / 572°F
Max. Bed Temperature
110°C / 230°F
Printing Speed
30-500mm/s (Suggested Speed: 250mm/s)
Build Platform
Magnetic Flexible Removable PEI Platform
Connectivity
USB, microSD
Interface
4.3-inch Color Touchscreen LCD
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With a build volume of 225mm x 225mm x 265mm, you get plenty of workspace. The texture PEI build platform and intelligent segmented heatbed means that the Neptune 4 Pro has excellent part adhesion, meaning you won't need glue to hold your prints in place.
Coming as a part-built kit, the Neptune 4 Pro is easy to assemble; just a few screws and you are ready to level the print bed. You need to do this manually, and then run a 121-point automated bed level sequence. After finally setting the Z-offset you're good to start printing with a range of filaments.
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Running a branch of the Klipper firmware, the Neptune 4 Pro is much faster than is predecessors, which ran Marlin firmware. The increased speed of the Neptune 4 Pro means that you will need better cooling. Thankfully the Neptune 4 Pro has a huge part cooling fan that resides across the X-axis. There are three fan modes: mute, normal, and sport, with sport being the loudest and most powerful.
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is a formidable printer that dominates this price-range. Speed, quality and impressive part-cooling makes this a great purchase for all levels of 3D printer enthusiasts.
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Les Pounder is an associate editor at Tom's Hardware. He is a creative technologist and for seven years has created projects to educate and inspire minds both young and old. He has worked with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to write and deliver their teacher training program "Picademy".
